Reasons to go out... September 20

Ratpack is a name synonymous with old skool rave and the celebration of their 25 year anniversary will probably have a few people feeling their age. The men behind the moniker, MC Everson Allen and DJ Lipmaster Mark, will be performing one of the legendary extended sets that have seen their popularity and demand outlast many of their contemporaries. Also on the bill are regular Ratpack affiliates Top Buzz And Mad P, Ellis Dee and Kosine.

11pm, £6, www.concorde2.co.uk

2... Shogun Audio
Audio, Marine Parade, Brighton, Friday, September 20

The drum ’n’ bass juggernaut that is Shogun Audio returns to its hometown for another edition. Since its inception in 2004, Shogun Audio has expanded from local favourite to internationally renowned heavyweight, with nights everywhere from Croatia to Australia. Rockwell heads up the bill so expect an unconventional set that pushes the boundaries of bass music. Joining him are local duo SpectraSoul as well Technimatic and Primitive People.

11pm, £5-£10, www.audiobrighton.com

3... Treatment presents Bondax
Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, September 21

The young production duo from Lancaster have been building a strong band of followers since their BBC-backed breakout last year. They’ve spent the past 12 months jet-setting around and laying the groundwork for their own label. The imminent release of new single Giving It All suggests they could be in for a big year and many are tipping them to follow the path laid down by Disclosure into stratospheric popularity.

11pm, £5/£2, www.concorde2.co.uk

4... Pop Kraft Special
Proud Cabaret, St George’s Road, Brighton, Saturday, September 21

Boogaloo Stu and his camp crew host their regular night of naughty late-night partying. Stu’s resident DJ the Size Zero Albino plays party anthems, Dolly Rocket provides cabaret interludes, plus there’s an in-house hair stylist and flash mob crew knocking around as well.

10.30pm, £7, www.brightoncabaret.com